If you are a UK citizen, you can easily get a visa to Peru, the country of the Incas. Unlike some other nationalities you don’t need to be a resident before you go to Peru, nor do get involved in complicated arrangements with various Peruvian and British authorities.

Planning to travel to Peru today? Considering a trip to Lima, Cusco or anywhere else in Peru? If so, you’re probably wondering if you will need a visa. Here, we’ve put together a comprehensive article on the requirements for U.K. citizens.

Are you traveling to Peru soon and you need to get a visa for Peru? Before you travel, you’ll want to make sure your passport is valid for at least six months. You can get a new passport for about $110 if yours doesn’t qualify.

Peru Visa For Uk Citizens

Peru has been in the top ten of the most visited countries in Latin America for several years. The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the main entry points for tourism in Peru. In recent years, the balance of tourism between these two countries has shifted toward a greater influx of travelers from the UK. This trend has increased over time and continues to increase, especially with regard to Andean countries. Many travelers seek to enjoy their vacation without problems and frustration when entering this country. But obtaining a visa so that their entrance into the country is granted can be difficult if not done correctly, especially if it’s your first time traveling to Peru.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PERU VISA

All foreign nationals except citizens of visa-exempt counties need a visa to enter Peru. For citizens of the United Kingdom, a visa is not required if the traveler is intending to visit Peru for tourism-related activities. 

However, a visa may be required if British nationals are intending to visit Peru for other purposes other than tourist-related activities.

Depending on the nature and purpose of the UK national’s trip, authorities in Peru have classified their visas into several types. Please find below the different types of visas issued by authorities in Peru.

Peru tourist visa

As mentioned above, UK citizens do not need to procure a visa if they are planning to enter Peru for tourism-related activities. Without a visa, British nationals can stay inside Peru for a maximum period of 183 days.

In order to stay visa free, all British citizens should meet the below-mentioned criteria.

• In order to stay visa free, foreign national should hold a passport which is valid for six months, and it should also have a blank page.
• It is necessary to hold proof of sufficient funds.
• As a proof of travel arrangement, the foreign national is supposed to hold proof of onward and return flight tickets.
• It is mandatory to hold all documents required for the next destination.
• It is necessary to hold all documents showing the purpose of the trip.
• The traveler should also confirm with the airline that a boarding is permitted without a visa, as these rules are subject to change without any prior notice.

Note: If citizens of countries like India who reside in the United Kingdom are planning to enter Peru, it is very much necessary to obtain a visa before the travel date to visit the country.

Peru business visa

If a UK national intends to visit Peru for business-related activities, it is mandatory to obtain a business visa. To get a business visa, travelers should submit the documents mentioned below.

• It is necessary to submit a valid passport which is machine readable. Please note that this passport should have a minimum validity of six months, and it should also have one blank page for markings.
• A photograph of the applicant taken in a white background should be submitted. Please note that this photograph is taken within the last six months, and it should provide the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in the head. In this photograph, the applicant should also make sure that he or she is maintaining a neutral facial expression.
• As a proof of travel arrangement, the foreign national should submit copies of onward and return flight tickets, or the complete version of the itinerary.
• In order to prove the financial health of the traveler, the foreign national should submit copy of recent bank statements.
• To obtain a Peru business visa, it is mandatory to submit an employment letter issued by the traveler’s UK employer. This letter should be written in the company’s letterhead, and it should briefly introduce the applicant. This employment letter should also detail the purpose and nature of the traveler’s Peruvian visit, and it should also assure the full financial responsibility of the foreign national.
• If you are visiting a Peruvian company, all UK nationals should submit an invitation letter from the host company in Peru. This letter should be signed by the company’s representative, and it should explain the nature and purpose of the foreign national’s trio to Peru.
• The visa application form to get a Peru business visa should be completed without any errors. If you face any difficulties while filling the visa application form, you can contact Visa Genie, and we will be glad to assist you.

Note: If you avail the service of Visa Genie to obtain a Peru business visa, we will check and review all the documents mentioned above, and should make sure that they are abiding the requirements. However, the applicant will be asked to attend an interview to get a business visa.

Peru transit visa

UK citizens do not need a visa to stay in Peru if he or she is traveling to a different destination. 

In order to stay visa-free, the foreign national should meet the below-mentioned requirements.

• During his or her time in Peru, the foreign national should make sure that he or she is not leaving the international transit area of the airport.
• The applicant’s passport should have a minimum validity of six months and one blank page.
• It is necessary to hold proof of sufficient funds.
• The applicant should hold proof of onward and return flight tickets.
• All foreign nationals staying in the transit area of the Peru airport should hold all documents required for the next destination.
• It is necessary to hold a visa for the next destination.
• Before starting the travel, the foreign national should make sure that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these rules are subject to change without any prior notice.

If the foreign national is not meeting the above-mentioned criteria, he or she may be compelled to obtain a visa to enter Peru.

Note: Apart from the above-mentioned most popular visas, foreign nationals can also apply for a film/media visa. These visas allow foreign nationals to enter Peru and complete film and media activities. However, Visa Genie will not be able to assist foreign nationals to get these types of visas. In order to get a film/media visa, foreign nationals should apply for a visa in person.